Second Cook/ Salad Maker, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Canada is hiring for Second Cook/Salad Makers to support high-volume food production with strict safety standards. You will cook, mise en place, and maintain clean, organized work areas while collaborating with multiple departments.

The role requires 10-hour shifts, a 20/10 rotation, and an hourly wage of $20.25 CAD. ES S Canada emphasizes Indigenous participation and competes with total rewards details shared during hiring.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment following safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages.
• Communicate effectively with operations departments.
• Report maintenance needs or accidents to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate from recognized cooking school

Job description

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare \"mise en place\" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Second Cook/ Salad Makers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Position Requirements:

• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Pass a Criminal Record Check
• Shift: 10hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days on/10 Days off

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $20.25. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.